Rajasthan, the royal land with a sacred touch
With its
royal status and a great heritage, Rajasthan is a state with grandeur that becharms
travelers with the very first visit. The state that forms the famous golden triangle
circuit along with Delhi and Agra attracts a lot of foreign attention, much
owing to its exotic culture and heritage. Apart from its forts and palaces, Rajasthan
is also famous for its temples. The temples of Rajasthan represent its cultural
beliefs, and a great architectural heritage. Let’s check-out some of the famous temples located
in Rajasthan that you must visit:
Galtaji Temple
Situated in
the town in Khania Balaji, Galtaji Temple is a pre-historic Hindu pilgrimage
site located 10 km away from the state capital, Jaipur. The temple complex is a
famous point of interest in Jaipur, home to a natural fresh water spring, other
sanctified shrines and 7 sacred kunds. Inside the temple complex, is situated
the famous Ramgopalji temple, famously known as Monkey Temple, owing to the
large tribe of monkeys who live here. The rhesus macaques found here were
featured in the Rebel Monkeys and also the "Thar Desert - Sacred
sand" episode of Wildest India Series shot by National Geographic Channel.
Dalhanpur Temple Ruins
The Dalhanpur
Temple Ruins are a paradigm of great architecture situated in the Jhalawar
district. The ancient ruins spread across 2 sq. km. of area comprise
magnificent temples, ghats, and other amazing structures. The complex includes carved
pillars, torans and sculptures. Apart from the captivating heritage, the lush
green location of the temple ruins also adds up to the fascination of travelers.
Govind Dev Ji Temple
The Govind
Dev Ji, made in honor of Lord Krishna, is a sacred attraction located within
the City palace complex of Jaipur, between the Chandra Mahal and Badal Mahal. The
temple is visited by an array of Lord Krishna followers and worshippers, as
well as tourists. The beautiful idol of Radha Krishna holds the attention of
every visitor. As per beliefs, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II enshrined the idol,
which he brought from Vrinadavan and placed it inside the City Palace complex
as the central deity.
Moti Dungri Temple:
Inspired by
the Scottish castle style of architecture, Moti Dungri Temple is a famous
attraction located in Rajasthan. The temple worships Lord Ganesha, the son of
Lord Parvati and his consort Goddess Parvati. Spread over 2 km total area, the
temple is located within the Rajmata Gayatri Devi palace complex.
So, if you
haven’t been to these sacred and famous temples, then make sure to pay a call
to these prized religious attractions this time.